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The Cassowary

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of The Cassowary is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.
"Will you please tell us something?" he said.
And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;
"I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."
Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Cassowary

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of The Cassowary is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.
Line 2
"Will you please tell us something?" he said.
/wɪl juː pliːz tel ʌs ˈsʌmθɪŋ hiː sed/
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And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;
/ənd hɜːr rɪˈplaɪ tuː hɪm wɑːz ˈveri ˈsɪmpəl ənd ˈɡreɪsfəl/
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"I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."
Line 5
Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

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apropos adverb US /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

at an opportune time

From this reading “Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.”

beaming adjective US /ˈbiːmɪŋ/

cheerful and bright

From this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

entanglement noun US /enˈtæŋɡəlmənt/

an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

Lowry noun US /ˈlaʊri/

English painter (1887-1976)

From this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

proverbs noun US /ˈprɑːvərbz/

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading “Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.”

Robertson noun US /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

Swiss noun US /swɪs/

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

unreliable adjective US /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/

liable to be erroneous or misleading

From this reading “Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.”

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Young Lady adjective + noun

a young female

In this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

interesting story adjective + noun

In this reading “THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.”

similar nature adjective + noun

In this reading “Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

Angeline

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

AproposadverbUS /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

at an opportune time

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/

cheerful and bright

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

ENTANGLEMENTnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənt/

an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

LowrynounUS /ˈlaʊri/

English painter (1887-1976)

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

LOWRY-TURCK

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

pleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

SwissnounUS /swɪs/

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

Turck

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

unreliableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/

liable to be erroneous or misleading

From this reading Then she continued: THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT Apropos of the affair of Harvey Lowry and Angeline Turck, as also apropos of many other affairs of similar nature, it is very much to be feared that one of the proverbs is unreliable.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And her reply to him was very simple and graceful;

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I can at least tell you about the 'Lowry-Turck Entanglement,' for I was familiar with the circumstances."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Will you please tell us something?" he said.

YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE LOWRY-TURCK ENTANGLEMENT The interesting story of "The Swiss Family Robertson" told and the usual comment made, the Colonel, still beaming, turned to the Young Lady.

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